Abu Danaldi experienced his most memorable Spanish class recently at Dunn Academy. Reading a passage out loud, Danaldi was rendered speechless when Alecko Eskandarian walked into the classroom with a large trophy. Danaldi, now a senior, was honored with the Gatorade National Boys’ Soccer Player of the Year award; Eskandarian was last year’s award recipient. […]
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The Benchwarmer: Not as simple as it seems
Sometimes I find myself gazing out of my bedroom window, looking at the pitching mound my dad built for my sister and me so many years ago. Although it’s mostly covered with leaves and the field dirt has been swept away, I know I could still go out there, brush aside the debris, and find […]
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In search of self: Collegiate athletes struggle with identity after sport retirement
“Who am I?” ranks high on the list of most obvious questions an introspective person can ask, but the answer doesn’t come so easily. A person’s identity tends to correspond with the roles he or she leads in life: Mother. Father. Teacher. Friend. Doctor. Then there’s the role of athlete, an identity based on dedication, […]
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Hancock women to host basketball camp
After its most winning season in more than a decade, the Allan Hancock College women’s basketball team announced it will be holding a week-long basketball camp this summer. According to Hancock Athletics, the clinic will run from June 16 to 20 at the Joe White Memorial Gymnasium. Each session will run from 10 a.m. to […]
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Los Olivos tennis courts unveiled
Earlier this month, the Santa Ynez Valley Tribe of Chumash Indians unveiled the results of its $120,000 project at Los Olivos Elementary. The school is now equipped with a newly renovated multi-purpose tennis facility. Thanks to the help of Sport Court from Southern California, the courts feature a professional surface, new netting, and basketball hoops. […]
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Airport Day
The Santa Ynez Airport is holding a free community Airport Day May 17. The day will include more than 30 local aircraft on display. The event will also feature aeronautics programs with local flight instructor Jeff Millard. There will also be time for the public to offer their comments to the Santa Ynez Valley Airport […]
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Bulldogs upset Palomar
With their regional playoff appearance on the line, Bulldog baseball rallied to take two games from No. 4 Palomar last week. According to a press release from Allan Hancock College Athletics, the team took the first game 3-2 and followed up with an 8-2 win in the second game. The Dogs have now improved to […]
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Walk for water
Santa Barbara nonprofit group Hands4Others will be host its annual Walk4Water fundraiser to raise awareness and money to install clean water solutions. All of the proceeds from the event will go toward building new water systems in high-risk areas. The May 10 event will feature a 2-mile walk along Santa Barbara East Beach and will […]
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Annual 5K race scheduled at Cuesta
Cuesta College officials announced last week they are seeking runners to participate in their second annual 5K run on May 10 at the campus in San Luis Obispo. “This fun event is a fundraiser for our recreation and kinesiology departments, and is a community celebration of health and fitness for all ages,” said Jani Johnson, […]
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Warriors make a splash abroad: Two Righetti High School water polo players train in Europe
For the most part, water polo is still a fairly new game in the United States. Most of what we know about water polo comes from the Olympics—one of the only times there is television coverage of the sport. Despite this, water polo has experienced increased interest since its debut as one of the first […]
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Hershey games at PVHS
May 10 marks the return of the Hershey Track and Field games. A free event for ages 9 through 14, children are allowed to compete in several running and field events at this qualifying meet. The top placers will advance to the state meet in San Jose this coming June. Pre-event registration is required by […]
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The Criterium returns
The Central Coast 805 Criterium Bike race returns to the valley with one race in Buellton and two races now available in Lompoc. A criterium is a bike race held on a short course that usually loops through closed off city streets. Scheduled for May 9 through 11, the race has also expanded to include […]